Bauer: Photographer

Bauer Hockey/ Cascade Maverik Lacrosse•Exeter, NH

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Photographer is responsible for bringing Bauer Hockey’s visual voice to life through progressive, trend-forward photography. Skills should be well versed in lifestyle, studio, events/editorial, athlete in-action and product photography – all with a heavy emphasis on being made for social/digital/retail channels. The photographer will ensure all images are consistent with the Bauer Hockey style guide and that production and productivity targets are met. Great attention to detail and relevant knowledge of hockey, hockey culture/lifestyle, fashion and general sports photography is a must. This role works cross-functionally and requires a highly collaborative style with the ability to influence and motivate action.

Requirements

5+ years of relevant field experience in sports industry with commercial, brand or in-house photography.
Advanced knowledge of photography, lighting, Adobe Suite, color treatment and photo editing.
Team player with great communication and interpersonal skills.
Creative thinker who problem solves and able to process high volumes of workflow.
Ability to influence on-set decision making - i.e., pace setting, model positioning & model expression.
Operate out of Exeter, NH office (in-house studio location) and travel as needed and/or required by essential job functions.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience producing work for sport, lifestyle, performance, or culturally-driven consumer brands; familiarity with athlete-driven content and emerging tools (including AI) preferred.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end photography and execute all content shoots.
Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, digital, product and channel teams.
Deep understanding and interest around social content and the evolution of photography on social channels.
Deliver assets optimized for social (IG, YT, paid), digital (bauer.com, ecomm, & paid ads), retail (in-store signage, etc).
Ability to share set/space with multiple parties: video, native shooters, product managers, etc.
Expert at in-action photography and working with athletes of all levels – beginner to pro.
Perform image processing and transfer with re-touch capabilities.
Maintain strict standards of quality control, staying up to date with art direction and adhering to guidleines/specs.
Monitor all studio photography equipment and manage photography maintenance and tools.
Assist on editorial and creative marketing shoots and ad hoc projects as required.
Support and grow roster management of content sourcing photographers.
Stay up-to-date on industry tools, techniques, and best practices in photography.